لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ
Labbayk Allāhumma labbayk — “Here I am, O Allah, here I am.”
Your journey to Hajj & ‘Umrah
The sacred rites, step by step — with live insider tips and current prices, kept up to date from the ground.
The Guide
41 sections covering ‘Umrah and Hajj, from Ihram to the farewell Tawaf.
Insider Tips
Best places to sit, what time to arrive before jamāʿah, and shortcuts to avoid the crowds.
Prices
Up-to-date prices for dates, transport, food and water in Makkah and Madinah.
Begin with the basics
The First Call to Hajj
How the call to pilgrimage began with Prophet Ibrahim.
Step 2The Hajj: Respond to the Call
Hajj as the fifth pillar of Islam and who it is due upon.
Step 3The Different Types of Hajj
Qiran, Tamattu and Ifrad explained simply.
Step 4The Ka'bah in Beloved Makkah
The House of Allah and its corners.
Step 5The Qiblah
The direction Muslims face in prayer.
Step 6Makkah: The Mother of Cities
The sacred city and its significance.
Then, to the City of the Prophet ﷺ
Many pilgrims continue to Al-Madinah to visit the Prophet’s Mosque and the green dome. Find the etiquette and what to see.
Latest tips
Arrive early for a spot in the Mataf
During busy seasons the Mataf (the open marble area around the Ka'bah) fills quickly before each prayer. Arriving early gives you a calmer Tawaf and a place to sit.
Stone the Jamarat after Asr on the Tashriq days
The crush at the Jamarat is usually heaviest in the morning. Many find it far calmer to stone in the late afternoon. Follow your group leader and current Saudi guidance.
Use the upper floors and roof for Tawaf when crowded
If you are able to walk further, the first floor and roof are much less crowded than the ground-level Mataf, especially during peak hours.